BBC Three TV Guide & Listings (United States Timezone)
View the BBC Three (BBC3) schedule for today. BBC Three showcases boundary-pushing comedy, drama and factual storytelling made for younger audiences. See what's on BBC Three on Tuesday 20 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC Three Schedule — Tue 20 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:15 AM (12:15 AM UK Time )
12:15 AM
Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm — 00:15
Episode 1
Tir Dhondy retraces Sarm's last known movements before her disappearance from a charter yacht in 2021. She hears Sarm's boyfriend, Ryan Bane, give his account of what happened through his lawyer.
12:45 AM
Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm — 00:45
Episode 2
Tir meets with island police and is given CCTV footage that has never been released, showing Sarm’s last known movements with her boyfriend, Ryan Bane.
1:15 AM
Missing in Paradise: Searching for Sarm — 01:15
Episode 3
Tir searches for the yacht Sarm vanished from and tracks down Ryan Bane’s ex-wife, hearing first-hand about her experiences while married to him.
1:45 AM
Top Gear — 01:45
Motoring magazine. Jeremy Clarkson and James May investigate an increasingly popular type of tall hatchback often referred to as a 'crossover'.
Runtime:
1 hr
2:45 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 02:45
Episode 5
It’s the final, and our two remaining teams are primed and ready to do battle in the ultimate head-to-head. Who will drive to glory and be crowned champions?
3:15 AM
The Fast and the Farmer-ish — 03:15
Episode 6
After a competition full of muck, madness and mayhem, revisit the series highlights and see Tom Pemberton take on some of the best challenges for himself.
3:45 AM
Press X on the BBC — 03:45
Virtual Reality Gaming: Is It Just a Fad?
Steffan Powell is joined by comedian and gaming expert Inel Tomlinson, comedian and gaming expert Glenn Moore and Guardian video games editor Keza MacDonald to discuss the future of VR gaming.
7:00 PM
7:05 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants — 19:05
Fun-Sized Friends
SpongeBob and Patrick exchange tiny living versions of themselves.
Runtime:
10 min
7:15 PM
7:30 PM
Deadly 60 — 19:30
South Africa
Wildlife series. Steve Backshall finds out if crocodiles deserve their reputation, and tracks down one of Africa's most elusive predators, the awesome hunting dog.
8:00 PM
Top Gear — 20:00
Episode 6
Motoring magazine. Inspired by the Jaguar F-type, Range Rover Sport and New Bus for London, the team celebrates all that is great about Britain's motor industry.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Gavin & Stacey — 21:00
Christmas Special 2008
Festive edition of the hit sitcom. As Nessa and the Wests head to Essex to spend Christmas with the Shipmans, Gavin and Stacey have a startling announcement to make.
10:00 PM
Things You Should Have Done — 22:00
Get Therapy
Chi is once again forced to contend with life and death, but this time under the guidance of unhinged grief counsellor Ruth. The gang go to bingo in search of answers.
10:30 PM
Things You Should Have Done — 22:30
Do Something Entrepreneurial
The family find themselves in crippling debt. Chi and Lucas discover a fool-proof moneymaking scheme, and Dave attempts to reconnect with an estranged, rich relative.
11:00 PM
Things You Should Have Done — 23:00
Give Back to Others
Chi gives back to those less fortunate, including her depressed grief counsellor, Ruth. Dave and Lucas embark on a well-intentioned crime spree.
11:30 PM
The Blackening — 23:30
They can't all die first
Film horror comedy. A group of friends on a getaway discover that a killer, out for revenge, has planned the whole thing.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Three tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 20 January) on BBC Three, you can watch The Catch Up, SpongeBob SquarePants, Deadly 60, and Top Gear. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC Three live?
You can watch BBC Three live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on BBC Three today?
Today's programming on BBC Three ends at 01:00 (20:00 your time) with The Blackening.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.